Curtiss v. Crooks

On September 1, 1931, Frederick George Smith executed and delivered to the First National Bank of The Dalles, Oregon, his note for $22,066.35, representing the personal obligation of Smith and the community obligation of Smith and his wife to that bank. On October 31, 1932, the bank commenced an action in the superior court for Klickitat county against the Smiths on the above described note. On November 9, 1933, judgment was entered in favor of the bank and against the Smiths for the balance due on the note.

By deed executed November 4, 1932, which was four days subsequent to the commencement…